Jeremiah Smith set to break Ohio State receiving record against Kent State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Jeremiah Smith is poised to become Ohio State's all-time leading receiver as the Buckeyes face Kent State on September 19, 2026. Smith, who currently stands at 2,873 career receiving yards, is just 25 yards shy of Michael Jenkins' record set in 2003. Over the course of his career, Smith has achieved impressive numbers, including 76 catches for 1,315 yards in his freshman year. He has also performed consistently, with 16 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns in the first two games of the current season. Expectations are high for Smith, who could declare for the 2027 NFL Draft after this season.
- •Jeremiah Smith needs 25 yards to set the program record.
- •He stands at 2,873 career yards, behind only Michael Jenkins.
- •Smith had 76 catches for 1,315 yards as a freshman.
- •He has recorded 16 catches for 315 yards in 2026 so far.
- •Smith is expected to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith’s Ohio State Receiving Record Likely Unbreakable
"Even in an Ohio State Buckeyes football program that has produced some incredible wide receivers, there really is, and will be, no doubt. Jeremiah Smith stands above the rest. He’s got a case as one of the best wide receivers in college football history, and his Ohio State career will likely never be matched. On […] The post Jeremiah Smith’s Ohio State Receiving Record Likely Unbreakable appeared first on HEAVY.
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